I have a project in Java that requires these features to be operated on one-variable polynomials

1) Input a polynomial

2) Print a polynomial

3) Add two polynomials

4) Subtract two polynomials

5) Multiply two polynomials

6) Find a derivative of a polynomial

7) Evaluate a polynomial at a specific value

My professor suggested using the Vector Class but I did research and Vector are usually used in a multi-threaded environment and there is an synchronized overhead on individual operation but given the features involved in this project does not require multi-threading or any type of threading.

I saw no problems reading about ArrayList. ArrayList are good to use in single-threaded environment and also given my experience using it. Based on my research, ArrayList has all the benefits in the world for these features.

I'm in a conundrum right now. I need advice.

What advice? You already know the better choice, and why it's the better choice.

(Not that it really matters which you use, obviously the exercise is not about performance and either would work equally well.)

I have a project in Java that requires these features to be operated on one-variable polynomials

1) Input a polynomial
2) Print a polynomial
3) Add two polynomials
4) Subtract two polynomials
5) Multiply two polynomials
6) Find a derivative of a polynomial
7) Evaluate a polynomial at a specific value

My professor suggested using the Vector Class but I did research and Vector are usually used in a multi-threaded environment and there is an synchronized overhead on individual operation but given the features involved in this project does not require multi-threading or any type of threading.

I saw no problems reading about ArrayList. ArrayList are good to use in single-threaded environment and also given my experience using it. Based on my research, ArrayList has all the benefits in the world for these features.

I'm in a conundrum right now. I need advice.

Thanks